Database Error Messages

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Updated
Jun 24, 2024

KUP-04107

substring of field string for column string is not a character type

Cause

A substring was specified for a field that which is not a character datatype. Only character fields may be used when specifying the substring transform.


Action

Verify the correct field was used in the STARTOF clause. Also verify that the correct datatype is specified for the field in the field list.